we catch ourselves turning the sound down because of background music. Through the day I have it very low when home. We have cable but to get a couple more programs DH had the box reconnected. Didn't take us long to remember why we disconnected the box. The sound always varied. Some times we had to increase the volume then next thing within seconds it was back to blaring. I have come to realize I don't care if I watch tv or not. Getting a little more sewing done.